Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

If they had done so, they would have found out that it was published before the Government's belated policy, which is essentially a watered-down version of the Fine Gael one.

There seems to be some confusion on foot of the briefing the Government gave to the press after last week's motion. Some members of the Government do not seem to know what they voted on at the end of the night. They voted on the same issue that they will be voting on tonight, a Government amendment. This amendment, which will become the motion, can be voted on afterwards. Somebody should explain to all parties on the Government benches what they will be voting on before the vote takes place so they will know exactly what they are doing. They will not have to brief the press incorrectly any more and they will know what they are talking about.

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